Standard Arabic

standardised/literary Arabic, covering both Modern Standard Arabic and Classical Arabic
Intangible standard_language Q122602987
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Standard Arabic

Summary

Standard Arabic is a standard language[1]. It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]

Key Facts

  • Standard Arabic's instance of is recorded as standard language[3].
  • Standard Arabic is a type of Arabic[4].
  • Standard Arabic's writing system is recorded as Arabic script[5].
  • Standard Arabic's number of speakers, writers, or signers is recorded as {'amount': '+335000000'}[6].
  • Standard Arabic's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'العربية الفصحى'}[7].
  • Standard Arabic's exact match is recorded as http://publications.europa.eu/resource/authority/language/ARB[8].
  • Standard Arabic's Ethnologue language status is recorded as 1 National[9].

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Definition and Type

Standard Arabic's instance of is recorded as standard language[3]. It is a type of Arabic[4].

Why It Matters

Standard Arabic is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]

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  1. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Writing system Arabic script
    Subclass of
    Number of speakers, writers, or signers {'amount': '+335000000'}
    Ethnologue language status 1 National
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